Amazing Book Quotes

 

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 "What dictates our choices? Most of the time, we respond to life's demands in routinized , conditioned ways. We find patterns piling up, seldom remembering that each is a product of a set of specific choices made by us--the only person present in that long-running drama we call our lives"

Above quote taken from the book Living Between Worlds, page 68 by author James Hollis, PHD 

I feel this quote delves into the intricate interplay between our choices, routines, and the patterns that can emerge in our lives. It suggests that our choices are often influenced by external factors and conditioned responses rather than conscious decision-making. We tend to navigate life on autopilot, responding to its demands based on ingrained habits and learned behaviors.

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The reference to "patterns piling up" can emphasize how these habits and learned behaviors build up over time and become ingrained in our everyday lives. We could become so accustomed to these patterns that we fail to notice that they are all the outcome of particular decisions we have made in the past.

The remark also highlights how alone we are when making decisions in life. Even if there are people around us, in the end, we are the only ones accountable for the decisions we make. Every choice we make shapes the story of our lives, influencing the events and results we encounter.

The remark essentially invites contemplation on the nature of our decisions and how they affect the course of our lives. It challenges us to rise beyond the habitual and conditioned lethargy, to become more deliberate in our decision-making, and to acknowledge our agency in shaping the trajectory of our life. Recognizing the influence of our decisions allows us to develop more intentionality and purpose in our behavior, which results in a more contented and genuine way of life.

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